Talma, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Talma, Indiana had a total population of 150, the 781st largest community in Indiana. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Talma Quick Facts
How Talma Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 154 | 150 | -2.6% |
| Median home value | $72,100 | $71,900 | -0.3% |
How Talma Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Talma Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to Talma
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopold | 150 | N/A | $220,700 | 23.5% | 0.0% |
| Newtonville | 151 | $108,472 | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Ulen | 152 | N/A | $431,700 | 61.6% | 4.0% |
| Canton | 148 | $100,179 | $126,300 | 23.0% | 5.4% |
| Griffin | 148 | $82,500 | $127,700 | 21.6% | 8.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 150, Talma's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Talma is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 150. It ranks as the 781st most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Talma is 43.4 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. With 36.7% of the population under 18, Talma has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Talma. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Talma, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $71,900. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $218,200. 44.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% lower than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Talma was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 65.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Talma, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Talma, Indiana?
Talma, Indiana has a population of 150 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Talma, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Talma — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Talma, IN?
The ACS sample for Talma recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Talma, Indiana?
Talma's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Talma, IN?
The median home value in Talma is $71,900.
How educated is Talma, Indiana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Talma hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.